A Day in the Life of a News Chopper Camera Operator
The news chopper has become an integral tool for TV reporting, quickly capturing birds-eye views of car chases and house fires that cameramen on the ground cannot. An aerial cinematographer in Detroit talks about his job.
BAE Systems and Dassault Form Joint Venture to Build Drones
BAE Systems, along with Dassault Aviation, on Wednesday announced a joint program to develop a next generation unmanned aircraft system called Telemos.
Congo Presidential Aide and Four Others Killed in Plane Crash
A close aide to Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila was among five people killed on Sunday when a small plane crashed in the country's east, the government confirmed on Monday.
FAA Proposes $580,000 Fine Against Oregon Aviation Firm for Reckless Flying, Improper Maintenance
Hillsboro Aviation allegedly performed improper repairs, deliberately falsified maintenance records and operated a helicopter in a reckless manner.
Mercedes-Benz Helicopter Makes Public Debut
Eurocopter will soon deliver its first twin-engine EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style helicopter, after it made its world debut at the 2011 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva this week.